SPORTS

Local sports in and around Aylmer and Elgin County

Quick stop for Jumpstart

April 30, 2017 | 0 Comments

Dylan Ralf of the BD team, front (in blue sweater), and a VD team player produced a shower of ice while battling for the puck during the first game of the first ever Hockey for a Chance 12-hour hockey tournament at East Elgin Community Complex in Aylmer on Saturday morning, April 29. The BD team…

Having fun at Hockey for a Chance

April 29, 2017 | 0 Comments

John Richards, 6, left, was partnered with Carley Jackson for a game of table tennis in East Elgin Community Complex’s Imperial Hall during the first annual Hockey for a Chance event on Saturday morning, April 29. Ms. Jackson checked out what was happening in the hall during a break between hockey games. John’s dad Dave…

Opening game in girls tourney ends 1-1

April 27, 2017 | 0 Comments

Kendra Nesbitt of host East Elgin Secondary School fired a shot at the London Central net during a 12-team girls soccer tournament at Columbus Park south of Aylmer on Thursday, April 27. That opening game of the day ended in a 1-1 tie. EESS boys will host a tournament at the same place on Friday, April…

Twister at the library

April 25, 2017 | 0 Comments

Cecilia Propper, 8, of Aylmer, left, and Andi Thiessen, 8, of Malahide contorted themselves as they played Twister at Aylmer library on Tuesday, April 25. They were among participants in one of several “Unplug and Play” events being held across East Elgin this week to promote physical activity for children.

Unplug and Play at Summers Corners PS

April 25, 2017 | 0 Comments

Bryanna Lovell, 7,  bumped a ball back to her father James Lovell (not pictured) during a casual volleyball session at Summers Corners Public School on the late afternoon of Monday, April 24. About 35 residents took advantage of the free activity that was offered as part of the annual Unplug and Play Week in East…

Young and young at heart workout together

April 19, 2017 | 0 Comments

On Wednesday morning, April 19, Aylmer McGregor Public School Grade 4 teacher Jay Dubois’s class participated in an “inter-generational” cardio workout with seniors who usually have their exercise class at Heritage Place retirement home. Both the youngsters, and the young at heart, shared smiles and getting just a little bit fitter.

Broomball debuts at the Complex

April 15, 2017 | 0 Comments

Twenty children aged 6 to 12 participated in the “Broomball…On Ice!” activity at East Elgin Community Complex in Aylmer on Saturday morning, April 15. For $5, the children learned the basic skills, rules and strategy of the hockey-like game of broomball during the two and a half hour session that day. The event was co-hosted…

Sweet Caroline at EESS lip synch

April 13, 2017 | 0 Comments

Teacher Dean Emmons lip-synched to Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” as the finale to an annual three-day competition at East Elgin Secondary School, Thursday, April 13. Several student acts participated in the event.

Finishing strong

April 7, 2017 | 0 Comments

Mya Frampton, front, was leading Madyson Bakker in a 300 metre race at East Elgin Community Complex during a mini-meet of the Youth Learn to Speed Skate program on Wednesday, April 5. The mini-meet and awards wrapped up the 12 week season. Program organizer Penny Hilliker said this year marked the 11th season of the…

Kicking it up at Tammy’s Dance recital

April 2, 2017 | 2 Comments

Skyler Cowen, left, Saige Turner, Tori Brown, Katie Helka, Jasmine VanGeggen, Riley Stafford, Emily Perrin and Alicia Versteegen formed a kick line as their teens jazz dance class performed to “If They Could See Me Now” during a Tammy’s Dance Studio recital at Immanual Christian School early Saturday afternoon, April 1. Dance students put on…

Bantam Eagles fall in OT to Shock

March 28, 2017 | 0 Comments

Joslynn Henderson of the East Elgin Youth Basketball Club Bantam girls team, right, battled for possession of the ball against a St. Thomas Shock opponent during the tip-off of their game played at East Elgin Secondary School on Monday evening, March 27. The East Elgin Eagles lost in overtime 36-34.

Parents and Kids Bonspiel at Curling Club

March 27, 2017 | 1 Comment

Jesse Silverthorn, 14, delivered a stone during a semi-annual “Parents and Kids Bonspiel” at Aylmer Curling Club on Sunday, March 26. The event was an opportunity for young curlers to show what they had learned this season in the club’s Junior program, and for some of their parents to try the sport for the first…